It appears British law enforcement is struggling to deal with imported rape gangs while gearing up to make arrests for what some describe as thought crimes. This includes everything from expressing a fondness for bacon near future mosques to public performances of Gospel music. There have been incidents involving the flying of the British flag and expressing opinions on matters like a canceled baby, as well as criticism aimed at trans activists, all highlighted by Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan.
Upon returning from a trip to the U.S., Linehan, known for co-creating “Father Ted” and “The IT Crowd,” was met by five armed police officers at Heathrow Airport.
“I was arrested at the airport like a terrorist,” he remarked.
The Metropolitan police confirmed to Blaze News that Linehan was apprehended by the MPS Air Force on suspicion of inciting violence. While detained, the police transported him to a private area where they mentioned he was “arrested for three tweets.” His posts included remarks about protests and the actions of trans activists.
- One tweet featured a photo from a protest, captioning it with, “Photos you can smell.”
- In another, he stated, “I hate them. Miscellaneous and homophobic.”
- He also tweeted, “If a trans-identified man is in a woman-only space, he is committing violent and abusive behavior.”
Linehan recounted his initial reaction, laughing upon seeing the police, jokingly asking if they were sent by a trans activist. However, he noted a palpable confusion among the officers throughout the day.
After spending some time in a holding cell, he was later transported to a hospital due to concerns over his health, citing elevated blood pressure that, he claimed, stemmed from the stress of the arrest.
Eventually, Linehan was released on bail with the stipulation that he would refrain from posting on social media until another police interview scheduled for October. He reflected on the situation, expressing deep concerns about free speech in the UK.
“I was arrested at a terrorist-like airport, locked in a cell, and taken to the hospital due to stress from jokes,” he concluded. “This clearly illustrates that Britain is becoming hostile to free speech, especially against women, while accommodating the demands of aggressive individuals.”
A police spokesperson confirmed the arrest, stating that an individual in his 50s was detained at Heathrow after arriving on an American Airlines flight, under suspicion of inciting violence linked to social media posts. After being taken into custody, he was later hospitalized, though his condition was deemed not life-threatening.
This incident is not Linehan’s first encounter with what many refer to as “thought police.” Earlier this year, he faced charges related to harassment, stemming from a phone call with someone who identified as trans.
Despite these developments, some political figures have spoken out about the state of free speech in the UK, with politicians like JD Vance noting a troubling trend towards censorship, particularly in regards to a variety of opinions.
